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Capitola Hotel

Hotel in Capitola

Located in Capitola and with Capitola Beach reachable within a few steps, Capitola Hotel has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

N
Nijoel
From
United States
The location is undeniably perfect for those wishing to be right in the heart of Capitola by the Sea, literally across the street from the best restaurants and beach in the town (aside from Shadowbrook which is a short walk away). The facilities are nice and functional, not extravagant, but very charming in a century-old beachy kind of way. Outdoor fire pit seating area is awesome, but do wish it was bigger.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
$239
1 night, 2 adults
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites

Hotel in Capitola

Nestled in California just 0.9 mi from Capitola Beach & Wharf, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A fitness center is located on site.

M
Mirabai
From
United States
Breakfast and pool
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
$128.14
1 night, 2 adults
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Hotel in Capitola

This Capitola hotel is a 10-minute drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach. It features an outdoor pool, and spacious suites with 32-inch flat-screen TVs and an iPod dock.

C
Craddock
From
United States
Nice hotel, close to the beach with a good continental breakfast, clean, loved the luggage carts, and a Tesla charger in the parking garage.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews
Price from
$199
1 night, 2 adults
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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Hotel in Capitola

This motel, just 10 minutes' walk from Capitola beach and village, offers free Wi-Fi. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and guest launderette are available for guest use.

R
Rosemarie
From
United States
was quiet and close to everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews
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$110.57
1 night, 2 adults
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Capitola Beach Suites

Hotel in Capitola

Located in Capitola and within a few steps of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

R
Ronald
From
United States
Located at the base of the pier. No smoking and no pets! :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
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$168
1 night, 2 adults
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Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Hotel in Capitola

Featuring 2-star accommodations, Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals is located in Capitola, a few steps from Capitola Beach and 5.9 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

T
Tonya
From
United States
Great location with walking access to the beach, shops, and restaurants. We parked in the lot and never used our car again for the entire long weekend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Price from
$140
1 night, 2 adults
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Inn at Depot Hill

Capitola

*Adults Only* Just 10 minutes’ walk from Capitola Beach and Wharf, this luxurious B&B offers an evening wine reception complete with appetizers. A full breakfast is served daily.

B
Breck
From
United States
Great location, well appointed, clean and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
$339.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Solares

Santa Cruz (Near Capitola)

Hotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.

D
DeCouto
From
Bermuda
The location was close to the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,726 reviews
Price from
$104.35
1 night, 2 adults
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz (Near Capitola)

This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the center of the city, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family vacation or...

M
Manolo
From
United States
The beach view and balcony and surrounding activities. Also the pool and the view the most
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 837 reviews
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$299
1 night, 2 adults
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Continental Inn

Santa Cruz (Near Capitola)

Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.

S
Steve
From
United States
It’s good for what it is — a basic, refurbished old motel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews
Price from
$79
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews

    The Ocean Gate Inn is ideally located in the heart of Santa Cruz! Each room includes a balcony with a view, a TV with cable channels, air conditioning, ironing facilities, a microwave, a...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 616 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, within a 14-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach and 0.7 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, The Aqua Pacific Hotel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews

    A short distance from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other popular area attractions, this California motel provides comfortable accommodations and 24-hour front desk service.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 889 reviews

    This central Santa Cruz hotel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews

    Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel is 5 minutes' walk from downtown Santa Cruz. It offers free WiFi and free parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews

    This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,516 reviews

    Located within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.

Best hotels with breakfast in Capitola and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews

    Discover a modern coastal escape at Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages, located just 100 feet from Sunny Cove Beach on Monterey Bay.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews

    Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is located in Aptos. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can chill out in the outdoor swimming pool.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews

    Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 2 mi from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' drive to the University of California Santa Cruz.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,736 reviews

    Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews

    This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 732 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, a 15-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 465 reviews

    Located in Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is 15 minutes' walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.

What Guests Said About Capitola:

  • 10.0

    Capitola offers many good restaurants, and plenty of beaches...

    Capitola offers many good restaurants, and plenty of beaches to visit. We went to the Moss Landing slew one day to watch the numerous birds. We ate at Cafe Cruz, and several other restaurants. We are not exactly a young couple, so we mostly like eating good food, and gazing at the Pacific. The weather was bright and sunny.
    Guest review by
    suzanne
    United States
  • 4.0

    Of course, we may have missed what's on offer...

    Of course, we may have missed what's on offer... Our hotel was on a busy road near shopping malls, boring chain food outlets and petrol stations, next to a noisy facility of some kind which beeps and crashes into action early in the morning. I hope there is more to Capitola, but our part was definitely NOT by the sea. If there is a better side, it's a pity the hotel didn't illustrate or explain this. If you're on business or visiting family - fine. On holiday looking for a stop by the ocean? Forget it.
    Guest review by
    Kathryn
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0

    Drab and musty. Needs better decor.

    Drab and musty. Needs better decor. Uncomfortable small bed and couches. Excellent location with view of ocean and ocean sights and sounds but overlooking a crappy roof first. No cookware, dishes or utensils in kitchen. Brown fake leather couches, cheap old pictures on the walls of Mediterranean?? Beige paint, dark brown carpet brown tables and more brown. Tiny shower. Spacious.
    Guest review by
    Rachel
    United States
  • 8.0

    The beaches are nice and easy to access.

    The beaches are nice and easy to access. The wharf is a nice place to shop and eat. If you visit in the fall be sure to bring layers of clothes because it CA be chilly in the morning and evening. Shadow brook restaurant is a great place to eat. The food is delicious and the staff members are great and attentive.
    Guest review by
    Donna
    United States
  • 8.0

    I couldn’t say I would change anything in this beautiful...

    I couldn’t say I would change anything in this beautiful well maintained hotel. The staff was great. The breakfast was wonderful an all the amenities were as described. I’ve stayed here a few times and was only disappointed in the higher prices and the mixup in giving our keys to other guests by mistake, and on the 2nd day of our 3 day stay, our keys were all deactivated. Thanks for the “ I’m sorry” goody bags! I would appreciate a free nite on a future stay
    Guest review by
    Norma
    United States
  • 6.0

    Great location, elevator not working, room #1 with no view,...

    Great location, elevator not working, room #1 with no view, very stuffy, no designated parking space, very noisy. We were Basically told you get what you paid for. Hard to find parking even though they give you a hang tag permit, there's time limits.
    Guest review by
    Joanne

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  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

    Capitola
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews
    The hotel itself is lovely, the rooms are spacious and clean, the breakfast is great and having a parking lot that isn't all open really brings peace of mind. Most of the staff was really kind and helpful when we needed anything. Andre, Julian, the cheerful lady and - I believe - the manager at the front desk, the ladies at the breakfast area.. Thank you!
    Guest review by
    Edna Eiko Nakahara
    Brazil

  • Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites

    Capitola
    From $176.56 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
    The hotel itself is fine. Comfy, modern, the room as described on booking. We had our 25 year old son with us and he slept on a sofabed in the sitting part of the suite. This bed was comfortable he said. Our bed was comfy too. Very clean. Breakfast was included. Good choice but my usual irritation of flimsy onetime use plastic cutlery accompanied it.
    Guest review by
    Kathryn
    United Kingdom

  • Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

    Capitola
    From $265.62 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews
    Very friendly reception staff. Good size room. Small balcony. Pool looked good but was too cold to get in unfortunately. Good for highway access and walking into Capitola. Breakfast ok but too much disposable plastic etc.
    Guest review by
    Katherine
    United Kingdom

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

    Capitola
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews
    The hotel exceeded expectations. Definitely centrally located in the heart of Capitola and a lot around to do if you’re there for just a night like we were. Would definitely stay again :)
    Guest review by
    Jessica
    United States

  • Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites

    Capitola
    From $176.56 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
    Super comfortable hotel, no luxury but very practical and clean
    Guest review by
    Patricia
    Spain

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